Overview

Computing technology is a major enabler of the knowledge-based economy and the backbone of the electronic revolution. Computer Science is the theory and practice of representation, processing, and use of information. Almost every aspect of everyday life has been transformed by information technologies enabled by this field.

LAU was the first university in Lebanon to offer an undergraduate degree in Computer Science. This reputable academic program makes LAU a leader in computer science education. The program started back in 1976, and it was the first program in Lebanon and one of the early programs in the region. Later on, the Bachelor of Science was followed in 1992 with a Master’s degree in Computer Science. The BS in Computer Science program at LAU is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.

To support the academic and research activities of the department, sophisticated computing and networking facilities are on hand, with continuous updates and expansions.

Degrees and Minors Offered

• Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
• Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
• Executive M.A. in Actuarial Science
• Master of Science in Computer Science
• Minor in Actuarial Studies
• Minor in Computer Science
• Minor in Mathematics

Faculty & Staff

Professors

• Harmanani, Haidar, Ph.D., Computer Engineering - Byblos
• Mansour, Nashat, Ph.D., Computer Science – Beirut

Associate Professors 

• Abu-Khzam, Faisal, Ph.D., Computer Science – Beirut (Chair)
• Azar, Danielle, Ph.D., Computer Science – Byblos (Associate Chair)
• Habre, Samer, Ph.D., Mathematics - Beirut
• Hamdan, May, Ph.D., Mathematics – Beirut
• Haraty, Ramzi, Ph.D., Computer Science – Beirut
• Nour, Chadi, Ph.D., Mathematics – Byblos
• Sharafeddine, Sanaa, Ph.D., Electrical Engineering – Beirut
• Takchi, Jean, Ph.D., Mathematics – Byblos
• Touma, Rony, Ph.D., Mathematics – Beirut

Assistant Professors

• El Khatib, Nader, Ph.D., Mathematics – Byblos
• Khazen, Georges, Ph.D., Neuroscience – Byblos
• Issa, Leila, Ph.D., Computational and Applied Mathematics – Beirut
• Mourad, Azzam, Ph.D., Electrical and Computer engineering - Beirut

Instructors

• Abi Ghanem, Samer, M.A. Actuarial Science – Beirut
• Khalife, Joseph, M.S. Electrical and Computer Engineering

Staff

• Aleywan, Ali, Academic Computer Center Senior Administrator—Beirut
• Dana, Tarek, Academic Computer Center Supervisor – Beirut
• Possik, Jalal, Academic Computer Center Administrator – Byblos
• Shebaro, Dania, Senior Academic Assistant – Beirut
• Wehbe Gioia, Academic Assistant – Byblos

Contact Information

Beirut:

• Extension 1813
• Orme Gray Building 407

Byblos:

• Extension 2320
• Block A, Room 809A